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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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